Mohammed Sb Huda, Niki Margari, Nafisa Islam, Hannah Jaumdally, Kate Wiles, Rehan Khan, Peter Jacob, Elena Greco, Stamatina Iliodromiti, Anita Sanghi, Shakila Thangaratinam
{"title":"Impact of tighter glycaemic targets on pregnancy outcomes in a multi-ethnic cohort with gestational diabetes: A retrospective, single centre observational study.","authors":"Mohammed Sb Huda, Niki Margari, Nafisa Islam, Hannah Jaumdally, Kate Wiles, Rehan Khan, Peter Jacob, Elena Greco, Stamatina Iliodromiti, Anita Sanghi, Shakila Thangaratinam","doi":"10.1177/1753495X261445509","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1753495X261445509","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>To determine the impact of tighter glycaemic targets for gestational diabetes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Retrospective data analysis before and after introducing tighter glucose targets.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In 2265 pregnancies there was no change in large-for-gestational age babies (Odds ratio (OR) 1.1; 95% Confidence interval (CI) 0.8-1.6) and macrosomia (OR 1.0; 95% CI 0.6-1.7) following tighter glucose targets. Gestational hypertension (OR 0.4; 95% CI 0.2-0.7), spontaneous vaginal birth (OR 0.6; 95% CI 0.4-0.9) reduced and pharmacological treatment increased (OR 2.2; 95% CI 1.7-2.8).Composite adverse neonatal outcome (perinatal death, shoulder dystocia, fracture, nerve palsy) (OR 0.6; CI 0.02-14.2 p = 0.76)), Apgar<7 at 5 min, neonatal hypoglycaemia, respiratory distress syndrome or neonatal unit admission did not change but neonatal jaundice was reduced (OR 0.4; 95% CI 0.2-0.8).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Tighter glycaemic targets had no impact on large-for-gestational age babies or composite adverse neonatal outcomes. There was reduced spontaneous vaginal birth, gestational hypertension, neonatal jaundice and increased pharmacological treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":51717,"journal":{"name":"Obstetric Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"1753495X261445509"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2026-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13139312/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147846024","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Our peer-review problem.","authors":"Stephen E Lapinsky, Charlotte Frise","doi":"10.1177/1753495X261446731","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1753495X261446731","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51717,"journal":{"name":"Obstetric Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"1753495X261446731"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2026-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13139305/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147846019","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Emmeline House, Gianna Pastore, Caroline Wilson, Adam Morton
{"title":"Delayed-type hypersensitivity to low-molecular-weight heparin and cross-reactivity to fondaparinux and danaparoid in a twin pregnancy.","authors":"Emmeline House, Gianna Pastore, Caroline Wilson, Adam Morton","doi":"10.1177/1753495X261445510","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1753495X261445510","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A case of generalised urticaria reaction to enoxaparin, fondaparinux and danaparoid in a twin pregnancy complicated by deep vein thrombosis is presented. The management challenges in pregnant women intolerant of parenteral anticoagulants are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":51717,"journal":{"name":"Obstetric Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"1753495X261445510"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13110251/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147789021","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Katie Lane, Claudia Steinbock, Edward Carter, Karin Lust, Ann-Maree Craven
{"title":"The use of dexamphetamine for narcolepsy during pregnancy: A case series and literature review.","authors":"Katie Lane, Claudia Steinbock, Edward Carter, Karin Lust, Ann-Maree Craven","doi":"10.1177/1753495X261439640","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1753495X261439640","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Dexamphetamine, a central nervous system stimulant, is increasingly prescribed to women of childbearing age, yet data on its safety in pregnancy, particularly for narcolepsy, remains limited. This case series examined pregnancy outcomes in 10 women with narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnolence at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital who were prescribed dexamphetamine during pregnancy. Six women continued therapy throughout pregnancy. Apart from one case complicated by congenital CMV infection, all pregnancies progressed to the late third trimester with favourable neonatal outcomes. No cases of pre-eclampsia were observed; one woman developed gestational hypertension. All neonates had normal Apgar scores, with the exception of two where the Apgars were not recorded. However, no neonates required additional ventilatory support. Our findings suggest that therapeutic dexamphetamine use for narcolepsy may not be associated with adverse obstetric or neonatal outcomes. Individualised counselling is essential to balance maternal functional needs against potential pregnancy risks.</p>","PeriodicalId":51717,"journal":{"name":"Obstetric Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"1753495X261439640"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13096000/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147789032","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Disseminated amoebiasis in pregnancy: A maternal near-miss.","authors":"Avantika Gupta, Satish Choudhury, Piyush Pathak, Diksha Singla, Aman Kumar Phulwani, Tanya Sharma","doi":"10.1177/1753495X261437740","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1753495X261437740","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Disseminated amoebiasis in pregnancy, though rare, can be life-threatening and mimic bacterial sepsis or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). We report a case of maternal near-miss at 18 weeks of gestation due to amoebic colitis and liver abscess. The woman presented with fever, bloody diarrhoea, and abdominal pain, initially suspected to be bacterial sepsis, and treated with ceftriaxone. Ultrasound revealed hepatic abscesses and caecal thickening. Following massive rectal bleeding and hypovolemic shock, colonoscopy confirmed <i>Entamoeba histolytica</i> infection. Liver abscess drainage yielded anchovy-sauce pus, and stool, blood, and aspirate cultures were negative. Metronidazole therapy led to clinical improvement. This case highlights the importance of considering disseminated amoebiasis in pregnant women with haemorrhagic diarrhoea and sepsis. Early histopathological confirmation and targeted anti-amoebic therapy are essential for effective management, preventing severe complications such as haemorrhagic shock and liver abscess.</p>","PeriodicalId":51717,"journal":{"name":"Obstetric Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"1753495X261437740"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13068780/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147678307","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sivaranjani P, Jayalakshmi Durairaj, Kubera N S, Ashwini Vishalakshi L
{"title":"Pregnant woman with Jervell and Lange-Nielsen syndrome: a case report.","authors":"Sivaranjani P, Jayalakshmi Durairaj, Kubera N S, Ashwini Vishalakshi L","doi":"10.1177/1753495X261439230","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1753495X261439230","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Jervell and Lange-Nielsen syndrome (JLNS) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterised by congenital sensorineural hearing loss and prolonged QT interval, predisposing to ventricular arrhythmia and sudden cardiac death. We report a 32-year-old woman with congenital deafness and recurrent syncope since childhood, diagnosed with JLNS due to a homozygous <i>KCNQ1</i> exon 14 (c.1716-1719del) variant. She had an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator and was maintained on propranolol. During pregnancy, she developed fetal growth restriction and delivered a healthy neonate vaginally under continuous cardiac monitoring. Both mother and baby recovered uneventfully. This case emphasises the importance of genetic confirmation, multidisciplinary care, and vigilant peripartum monitoring in optimising outcomes for pregnancies complicated by JLNS.</p>","PeriodicalId":51717,"journal":{"name":"Obstetric Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"1753495X261439230"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13065633/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147678370","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Renal angiomyolipoma in pregnancy - A review.","authors":"Adam Morton","doi":"10.1177/1753495X261439226","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1753495X261439226","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Renal angiomyolipomas (RAMLs), the most common mesenchymal neoplasm of the kidney, occur with a significant female preponderance. Most RAMLs are identified as an incidental finding on renal imaging and remain clinically silent. The quality of evidence guiding treatment approach regarding the indications for active intervention in the general population is poor. Reports of high rates of complications of RAML in pregnancy leading to recommendations for active treatment have been based upon case studies and small case series, potentially affected by reporting and publication bias. No clinical studies or large case series have examined the course of RAML during pregnancy. The literature regarding the course, complications and management of RAML in pregnancy is reviewed.</p>","PeriodicalId":51717,"journal":{"name":"Obstetric Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"1753495X261439226"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13053407/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147640634","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Methanol poisoning in pregnancy: A hidden threat in obstetric care.","authors":"Antônio Braga, Gustavo Yano Callado, Gabriela Paiva, Jorge Rezende-Filho, Edward Araujo Júnior","doi":"10.1177/1753495X261439673","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1753495X261439673","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Maternal methanol poisoning is rare but carries significant risks for both mother and fetus, including metabolic acidosis, visual and neurologic injury, and fetal compromise. Methanol freely crosses the placenta, and fetal metabolism of formate is limited, making the fetus particularly susceptible to hypoxic and metabolic injury. Clinical recognition is challenging due to nonspecific early symptoms, and prompt maternal stabilization with antidotal therapy, folate supplementation, and hemodialysis is critical to prevent irreversible fetal damage. Preventive strategies require a multidimensional approach, including public health education, regulatory oversight of methanol-containing products, and standardized clinical protocols for early recognition and treatment. Addressing social determinants of health and ensuring equitable access to maternal care are essential to mitigate risk among vulnerable populations. This review integrates biomedical, obstetric, and public health perspectives to provide a comprehensive overview of maternal-fetal toxicity, clinical presentation, diagnosis, management, and perinatal outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":51717,"journal":{"name":"Obstetric Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"1753495X261439673"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13053398/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147640654","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shannon Y Zhou, Lily Holden, Melody Colon, Alexandra Cregan, Sabrina C Burn
{"title":"Maternal and fetal outcomes in pregnancies affected by mixed connective tissue disease.","authors":"Shannon Y Zhou, Lily Holden, Melody Colon, Alexandra Cregan, Sabrina C Burn","doi":"10.1177/1753495X261427244","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1753495X261427244","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) is an autoimmune condition with overlapping features of lupus, systemic sclerosis, and polymyositis. Maternal-fetal outcomes specific to MCTD remain poorly characterized; a scoping review was conducted.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Five databases were queried. Extracted data included demographics, antibody profiles, symptoms, treatments, and maternal-fetal outcomes. Descriptive analysis was performed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 269 articles, 33 met inclusion criteria, including 375 pregnancies. Common symptoms and disease manifestations included Raynaud's phenomenon, arthralgias, and sclerodactyly. Treatments included hydroxychloroquine, azathioprine, and corticosteroids. Maternal complications included interstitial lung disease (21.4%), gestational hypertension (HTN) (15.6%), chronic HTN (7.0%), pulmonary HTN (9.8%), eclampsia (1.4%), miscarriage (20.3%), preterm birth (19.6%), and stillbirth (8.1%). Fetal complications included chondrodysplasia punctata (18.2%), demise (6.5%), neonatal lupus erythematosus (3.3%), and congenital heart block (1.0%).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>While most MCTD pregnancies resulted in live birth, they carry elevated maternal and perinatal risks that warrant heightened surveillance and tailored management.</p>","PeriodicalId":51717,"journal":{"name":"Obstetric Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"1753495X261427244"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13043632/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147624781","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}